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  • How AI Is Changing the Way Agencies Train, Sell, and Scale with Michael Weaver

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, host Andy arter sits down with Michael Weaver, founder of Weaver Sales Academy and creator of Agency Coach AI, to break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping insurance agencies from the inside out.Michael explains how AI improves accountability without micromanagement, accelerates training, and helps agency owners scale without adding layers of management. This conversation focuses on real use cases, real data, and how agencies are already seeing measurable performance gains.If you want to understand how AI is being applied practically in insurance today, this episode delivers clarity and direction.🎯 PODCAST MAIN TAKEAWAYSWhy AI enhances leadership instead of replacing peopleHow agencies save 10 to 15 hours per week using AI coachingWhy accountability alone drives higher performanceHow AI evaluates calls, tonality, and engagementThe difference between human bias and data driven feedbackWhy most agencies struggle to scale past their current sizeHow AI allows managers to coach more producers effectivelyWhy this is the worst AI will ever be

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  • David Denning on How Insurance Agents Build Predictable Pipelines Without Buying Leads or Cold Calling

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, host Andy Arter sits down with David Denning, co founder of Jumpstart Go, to break down how insurance agents build predictable pipelines without buying leads or cold calling.David explains why most agents overcomplicate social media, how to use organic content the right way, and how real growth comes from conversations, not vanity metrics. They dive into personal branding, Facebook groups, referral partnerships, and practical systems agents can apply without spending hours creating content.This episode is a clear roadmap for agents who want growth that feels human, repeatable, and aligned with how people actually make buying decisions.MAIN TAKEAWAYSWhy buying leads and cold calling are not required to scaleHow organic social creates conversations, not just viewsWhy most agents become commodities without a target audienceThe role of Facebook groups in predictable growthHow to start conversations without sounding salesyWhy authenticity outperforms polished contentHow AI supports consistency without replacing the agentWhy relationships outperform tactics long term
  • Josh Linderman on How He Scaled an Insurance Agency from Zero to $8M in 29 Months

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, Josh Linderman breaks down exactly how he scaled his insurance agency from zero to eight million in premium in just 29 months.Josh shares the real mechanics behind that growth, including direct mail strategy, daily role play, remote team structure, accountability systems, and leadership principles rooted in ownership and faith. He explains why most agencies stall between one and two million, how to diagnose plateaus, and what levers actually move growth forward.This is a practical, grounded conversation for agency owners and producers who want systems, not motivation, and clarity instead of noise.In this episode:How Josh scaled from zero to $8M in under three yearsWhy direct mail still works at scaleThe daily habits that drive consistent productionHow to structure a fully remote sales teamThe role of role play and accountability in performanceWhy most agencies get stuck at the same revenue levelHow to think about managers earlier than expectedHow faith and ownership shape leadership decisions
  • Why Doing What You Say You’ll Do Is So Rare in Business: Justin Harkelroad on

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, Justin Harkelroad shares a deeply honest conversation about success beyond money. From building and exiting companies to navigating chaos, faith, marriage, leadership, and personal responsibility, Justin breaks down what actually sustains long term growth.This episode explores why most people avoid ownership, how discipline compounds across every area of life, and why success without balance eventually collapses. Justin also walks through his Playbook framework and why clarity, structure, and integrity matter more than motivation.If you are an entrepreneur, agency owner, or leader trying to scale without burning everything down, this episode delivers clarity, perspective, and real-world lessons.In this episode:Why success is not just financialHow chaos exposes leadership gapsThe role of ownership in business and lifeWhy most people avoid accountabilityHow discipline creates freedom over timeWhy faith and identity matter in leadershipThe danger of success without balanceHow structure replaces motivationWhat it means to actually lead people
  • How He Built a $20M Company Through Cold Calling

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, Andrew Hendry shares a raw and honest breakdown of what it takes to succeed in sales when talent alone is not enough. From nearly getting fired in his first month to building systems that support dozens of families today, Andrew walks through the uncomfortable realities of growth, discipline, and personal accountability.This conversation strips away sales clichés and focuses on execution, volume, mindset, and responsibility. Andrew explains why no one is coming to save you, why low activity hides behind excuses, and how reframing your intention changes outcomes.If you are early in your sales career, rebuilding after failure, or trying to level up your consistency, this episode delivers clarity without fluff.In this episode:Why early failure is common and often necessaryWhat actually gets salespeople fired in the first 30 daysWhy ownership is both the blessing and the curse of salesHow low activity disguises itself as strategyWhy intention matters more than booking meetingsHow discipline compounds over timeWhat responsibility feels like when people depend on youWhy sales success is built, not rescued
  • Bigg Vinny: How He Lost 258 Pounds and Rebuilt His Entire Life

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    In this inspiring episode of Ask the Experts, Bigg Vinny shares the raw and unfiltered truth about his journey from 426 pounds, childhood trauma, and life-threatening health issues to losing 258 pounds and finding a new sense of clarity, purpose, and identity.Vinny opens up about the emotional battles behind the weight, the moment he realized his life had to change, and how discipline, accountability, and faith helped him rebuild from the inside out. This conversation is emotional, funny, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring.In this episode:The childhood trauma that shaped his early coping patternsHow hitting 426 pounds forced a life or death decisionThe mindset shift that made extreme weight loss possibleWhy emotional healing and forgiveness matter as much as physical changeThe role of faith and surrender in rebuilding his lifeWhy accountability and routine saved himHow to stay committed when motivation disappearsThe powerful link between inner pain and outward habitsWhat he tells anyone who feels stuck or ashamed of starting over
  • Tim Storey: The Mindset Behind Real Comebacks and Lasting Peace

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    In this episode of Ask the Experts, Tim Storey joins Andy and David Williams for a deep and meaningful conversation about comebacks, emotional clarity, and the mindset required to rebuild your life. Tim is known worldwide for coaching entertainers, entrepreneurs, and leaders through some of their most difficult seasons.In this discussion, he breaks down the principles behind real transformation. From dealing with disappointment to finding your assignment in hardship, Tim explains why emotional health, clarity, and faith are essential for navigating life’s biggest turning points. This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone facing uncertainty, transition, or a desire for deeper purpose.In this episode:Why emotional well-being is the foundation for every comebackHow to recognize when a season of life is shiftingThe difference between healing and restorationWhy clarity, calm, and patience are essential when life feels chaoticHow to turn setbacks into lessons that refine your assignmentHow to approach relationships, opportunities, and conflict with more groundingWhy slowing down mentally creates space for long-term breakthroughsHow to build habits that sustain inner peaceWhy great leaders return to gratitude, humility, and service